Analytical Chemistry MSc: Course features

What this course offers you

The Analytical Chemistry course gives you a strong background in the theory of analytical techniques. You also learn how to apply these techniques to complex analytical problems. You have the chance to study recent trends in analytical science and the latest analytical techniques.

The independent MSc research project gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. Our students often find this an excellent selling point when looking for a job or promotion.

You can choose to take your project in industry or as collaborative research with other laboratories. For example, past projects have looked at:

dust sources at Hampton Court Palace;

determination of Hexavalent Chromium; and

radiochemical investigation of Uranium 232.

The taught courses aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:

We regularly review our courses to make sure they remain up to date and that you graduate as a marketable industry professional.

The knowledge and skills you gain will allow you to pursue a career in analytical science in a variety of industries or the public sector. A careers and networking event at the end of the course will help you build valuable contacts.

We offer flexible timetables and part-time options to help you fit your studies around other commitments. If you are working in industry and want to brush up in a particular analytical area, you can even take individual modules on a stand-alone basis.